Islero thread

Thank you my friends, that's what I was assuming, we all know about #6201 but none of us knows about Joe's VIN sold recently ????? due to privacy of seller and new owner and blablabla... what about the other one from Gooding & Co auction ? Which VIN ?

 

On Joe's website it says it was indeed #6201 that he sold:
http://www.joesackey.com/Sold/

We had an exchange of emails early in the year - I had recently purchased the Roger Moore car and was interested in comparative values, so I asked him how much #6201 had achieved and he replied that he'd sold it for $250k.

 

it was back on 9th june this year, as Joe's answer spoke about #6288.

So if he has sold in the meantime #6201, that's new for me and I can understand why it made 250.000 US$...

 

No, he sold #6201 back in January 2009! And I should have said, the figure was described to me as "approximately $250,000", and not "exactly" $250,000. So Joe did not really reveal the price.... ;-)

 

Just found this nice Islero video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgpfXWBVLMs

 

very aggressive! But, easier said than done. I'd love to have a go on a track with mine sometime.

 

Come to Pocono in June for the Lamborghini Owners National Meet, I'll probably be putting #6243 on track for some touring laps.
Here is a shot of Lou Herrin from a few years ago.
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Wonderful........ These cars are so nice when they are driven,

 

Nice ride indeed...I'm just trying to imagine what it will be next year at Le Mans...in class 6 among Porsche 917, F 512 and GT40...I will be lost with a bench of Corvette...

 

I have followed this site for years and this is my first reply. I love these cars and feel that I have saved a few from the parts bin. I have owned all, of what I consider to be the "Big Three." I have been very blessed to experience them through the years. I thought you might enjoy these. Steve.
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Thanks Marcel ! The Islero is #6318. I am very pleased to own it. Lou Herrin is helping me track its history. Steve.
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Great cars. I love the interior.

 

Steve,
do you know your paint code ? which "rosso" is it ?
Olivier

 

steve

thanks for posting!

so i assume you have had an masser also at one time? which model?

your handle caught my attention... which urraco did or do you own? please indulge us more with a pic of the piccola v8 lambo when you get a chance

warm regards

hf

 

Thanks for your compliment ken!
Oliver I am not sure about the paint code. I do plan to paint the Islero, and want it as it was new. I am depending on Lou to help me with that, if he doesn,t mind. To answer your question HF, I had a Merak, and a nice Khamsin. I also had a Urraco 250 which I believe had a 300 body because of the headlight placement. I believe I had a rare car but never pursued finding out. "Oh Well". I had it for 15 years. I actually had some hair then.(Ha!)
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Steve,
did Lou already provide you the paintcode ?
I can try with someonelse to know more about it...

 

Beautiful car. What do the Islero S's trade for? Restored and driver quality?

Thanks,
Geno

 

From the other thread, the '68 Islero at Gullwing in NY:

http://www.gullwingmotorcars.com/inv.php?action=display&autoID=1060

I suspect it needs everything.

Regards,

Art S.

 

steve

fantastic looking urraco! hard to tell if its a P300 body because i cant see the rear window.

i think the headlights are located in the same place. only the early pre-production prototypes had high mounted headlamps. the only pre-prototype on know of in private hands is the yellow car that became the "urraco bob rallye" which is now in japan

anyhow it looks to have a really late rubber bumper that differs from the usa spec P111. most likey a P250 converted to run in the usa?

any preference between the urraco and the merak?

thank you for posting

hf

 

Thanks HF,

I prefer the Urraco over the Merak. I had the Citroen hydraulics on mine and they are a pain. An SS car would have been much better. To answer an earlier question, I believe Lou said the Islero could have been Silver. I would love to find the "build sheet" if that is possible at all. Thanks, Steve.

 

Hi Guys,

I have sadly listed my Espada for sale. I also have a very good 308 QV listed for sale. I need to put my efforts into the Islero. I do need to sell the 308, but "do not want to sell the Espada." Does anyone know of someone looking for a Quattrovalve. I just had the major service performed and it is ready to be enjoyed for years! (They are on e-bay.) It is a very good price. Thanks for your help. Steve.
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Thanks god, now video is working...having spent hours, I can go back to sleep !!!
Turns up volume for V12 roaringggg...

here is the link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMe_MMZRXzc

Ciao,
Olivier

 

Islero #6243 is now home from the body shop. I plan to rebuild the suspension over the winter and work on a few minor detail items. (Still trying to locate a set of vents for the center console.)

Here are a few photos along with some of its stablemates. Ghibli SS #2110, Mistral #1216, Mondial Cab #49713
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